After watching a film about history would you search about it?

Question

Would you just prefer remembering that historical event as it was told in the film?

Answer 1

Listening to a story or watching a movie feels better if you just take it for its entertainment. It just feels better knowing it as a legend or a myth or a bit of cultural lore instead of having to crack down and investigate every bit of truth. As we get older though, our questioning becomes more complex because we don't have an elder to instantaneously talk to and get some quick resolve from. We start to feel lost without this guidance and think that what's really important is the facts and reality of what we just found out.

The best way to get over this urge to watch these sorts of movies with a good friend that doesn't mind talking about the possibilities during or right after the movie. Also, if there's a museum around, set up a date with him just to go have some fun and learn a couple of quirky facts. If you have the $$, take it a step further and go on a vacation to where the movie took place and take in what happened from where it happened.

What matters here isn't knowing the specifics of what happened, but the way you go about finding out what happened. It's just like what they say about a journey, what makes arriving at your destination so valuable is the anticipation built up during the ride there.

Answer 2

I think if it is a topic you are intrigued by it is important to search it so that you know what actually happened, not just what was portrayed in the film. Remember though, there is not necessarily a right or wrong interrpretation of History, that's why it's an art!

Answer 3

I have searched for the history involved after seeing a film. One in particular was Taras Bulba which starred Yul Brunner and Tony Curtis. Opened up some interesting history for me.